The Best Hotels Closest to Pierhead in Cardiff for 2026

Change your mind
Book hotels with free cancellation
Treat yourself
Sign in to save 10% or more on thousands of hotels
Sign in
Be picky
Search almost a million properties worldwide

Check prices for these dates

Tonight

Tomorrow

This weekend

Next weekend

Our top choices for Pierhead hotels

A modern living room with a sofa, two white chairs, a round wooden table, and a kitchen area with a stove and oven.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a dark countertop, and a built-in oven. There is a dining area with a table and chairs, and a view of a balcony with curtains.

A balcony with a view of a lake and trees, a white wall with shelves holding decorative items, and a door leading to another room.

A bedroom with a bed, bedside table, and wall art.

1. Staybridge Suites Cardiff by IHG

Atlantic Wharf, 0.9 km from Pierhead

Claire

SAR 418

SAR 502 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Oct - 31 Oct

A grand lobby with a chandelier, arched windows, and a reception desk.

A historic building with large arched windows, a grand entrance, and a well-lit facade.

A restaurant with high ceilings, arched windows, and a cozy seating area with leather chairs and tables set for dining.

A grand lobby with high ceilings, ornate columns, and a large chandelier.

2. The Parkgate Hotel

Castle Quarter, 2 km from Pierhead

Mike

SAR 412

SAR 494 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A modern building with a sloped roof, large windows, and outdoor seating with terracotta planters.

A bathroom with a mirror, a table with a lamp, a bottle, and a glass of water.

The entrance of Hotel Indigo with a check-in counter, seating area, and potted plants.

A conference room with a round table, six chairs, and a large window with curtains.

3. Hotel Indigo Cardiff by IHG

Castle Quarter, 2.3 km from Pierhead

Joanne

SAR 327

SAR 393 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a view of a cityscape through large windows.

A modern indoor swimming pool with clear blue tiles, a seating area with chairs, and a large window providing natural light.

A reception area with a modern design, including a reception desk, a sofa with cushions, and a decorative plant.

A woman walking on a treadmill in a gym with large windows overlooking a body of water.

4. voco St David's Cardiff by IHG

Butetown, 0.4 km from Pierhead

Judith

SAR 485

SAR 582 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A historic building with a prominent entrance labeled "The Pontecanna Inn." It features a classic architectural style with stonework and multiple windows.

An outdoor seating area with wooden tables and chairs, a green artificial turf path, and a staircase leading to an upper level.

A bedroom with a large bed, a bench by the window, and a patterned wall.

A restaurant interior with a patterned wallpaper, a tufted leather booth, and pendant lighting.

5. Pontcanna Inn

Pontcanna, 3.1 km from Pierhead

David

SAR 332

SAR 399 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Nov - 2 Nov

A hotel room with a large bed, grey and blue pillows, a framed bee artwork on the wall, and bedside lamps.

A modern kitchen with a herringbone tile backsplash, a stainless steel sink, and a patterned floor.

A modern bathroom with a white sink, a glass shower enclosure, and a mirror above the sink.

A modern living room with a blue sofa, a wooden coffee table, and a dining table with chairs.

6. The Spires Serviced Apartments Cardiff

Pontcanna, 2.8 km from Pierhead

Sarah

SAR 259

SAR 311 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Nov - 6 Nov

A modern indoor swimming pool with clear glass walls, allowing natural light to illuminate the space.

A lobby with a Christmas tree, seating areas, and decorative lights.

A spacious lobby with multiple seating areas, a fireplace, and modern lighting fixtures.

A modern indoor swimming pool with clear glass walls, a tiled floor, and a bench along the side.

7. Park Plaza Cardiff

Cardiff City Centre, 2.4 km from Pierhead

Nicola

SAR 362

SAR 435 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A modern hotel room with a breakfast buffet, a dining area, and a view of historic buildings.

A modern hotel lobby with seating areas, large windows offering city views, and a central coffee table.

A restaurant with a high ceiling, green and white striped windows, and a view of a building with a pointed roof.

A modern hotel with a prominent "Clayton Hotel" sign, surrounded by urban infrastructure and street lighting.

8. Clayton Hotel Cardiff

Castle Quarter, 1.7 km from Pierhead

Luke

SAR 264

SAR 317 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and a sign for a conference suite.

A bar area with a wooden counter, shelves with bottles, and seating with cushions.

A modern hotel lobby with a blue sofa, multiple cushions, a small wooden table, and potted plants.

9. Future Inns Cardiff Bay

Butetown, 0.6 km from Pierhead

David

SAR 242

SAR 290 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A bar area with a wooden counter, red bar stools, and a variety of bottles. There are blue chairs and tables arranged for seating.

A bar area with a central bar, multiple stools, and a seating area with a table.

A gym with multiple cardio machines, weightlifting equipment, and a large mural on the wall.

A modern hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and artwork on the wall.

10. Cardiff Marriott Hotel

Castle Quarter, 1.8 km from Pierhead

Priyanka

SAR 389

SAR 467 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A modern hotel lobby with a bar area, seating arrangements, and a staircase leading to an upper level.

A beach with a sandy shore, a stone wall, and a few people walking.

A modern living room with a staircase, a sofa, a coffee table, and a dining area.

A modern hotel lobby with a wooden floor, a seating area with a table and chairs, and a bar in the background.

11. Holiday Inn Cardiff City Centre by IHG

Castle Quarter, 2.4 km from Pierhead

Jayne

SAR 261

SAR 313 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A bar area with stools, tables, and a checkered floor.

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, a lamp, and a framed picture on the wall.

A conference room with rows of white chairs, a red carpet, and a chandelier.

A living room with a fireplace, a red armchair, a brown leather armchair, a white sofa, and a wooden chest.

12. Leonardo Hotel Cardiff

Castle Quarter, 2.2 km from Pierhead

John

SAR 295

SAR 354 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A bathtub with two glasses of champagne and a bottle of champagne.

13. The Coal Exchange Hotel

Butetown, 0.4 km from Pierhead

Caroline

SAR 222

SAR 266 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A historic building with multiple floors, large windows, and a corner location.

A cozy cafe with floral wallpaper, round tables, and comfortable seating.

A hotel lobby with a reception desk, purple sofas, a wooden floor, and a patterned wall.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a lamp, and a window with curtains.

14. Royal Hotel Cardiff by Belvilla

Castle Quarter, 1.9 km from Pierhead

Patricia

SAR 243

SAR 292 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

An outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, a yellow umbrella, and a brick building in the background.

A library interior with ornate woodwork, bookshelves, and a fireplace.

A multi-story Holiday Inn Express hotel with a brick facade, multiple windows, and a flat roof.

A hotel room with a large bed, a nightstand, and a wall-mounted lamp.

15. Holiday Inn Express Cardiff Bay by IHG

Atlantic Wharf, 0.9 km from Pierhead

Tabra

SAR 232

SAR 278 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

A hotel entrance with a red awning, a sign for Ladbrokes, and a sign for Cafe Jazz.

A hotel reception area with a red counter, a sign for the Sandringham Hotel, and a sign for the Sturt Bar & Lounge Hotel.

The entrance to the OYO Sandringham Hotel with a sign for Cafe Jazz.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a mirror.

16. Cardiff Sandringham Hotel

Castle Quarter, 2 km from Pierhead

Monica

SAR 201

SAR 241 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Nov - 6 Nov

A library with leather armchairs, a fireplace, bookshelves, and a framed painting.

A stone building with a sign reading "TANES HOTEL".

A hotel room with two beds, a sofa, a small table, a chandelier, and a wardrobe.

A well-maintained garden with various colorful flowers and plants, a stone wall, and a blue door.

17. Tanes Hotel

Adamsdown, 2.9 km from Pierhead

"Welcomed by a lovely, helpful lady, unfortunately I didn’t get her name. She took us next door and showed us where our room was, we had a twin room on the top floor, it was immaculately clean, very comfortable beds and bathroom very clean with toiletries supplied. Small private car park to rear of hotel, which is locked 10pm-7am. Bus stop directly outside into the town, or a 10 min walk. Would definitely stay again when in Cardiff."

Caroline

SAR 206

SAR 247 total

includes taxes & fees

13 Oct - 14 Oct

A hotel room with two beds, a cityscape mural on the wall, and a window with curtains.

A hotel reception area with a check-in counter, a 'CARDIFF' sign, and a 'WELCOME' sign.

A waiting area with four chairs and two tables, a door, and a poster on the wall.

A modern bathroom with a glass shower enclosure, a white toilet, a vanity with a mirror, and a towel rack.

18. easyHotel Cardiff

Adamsdown, 2.2 km from Pierhead

Helen

SAR 151

SAR 181 total

includes taxes & fees

5 Nov - 6 Nov

A hotel room with a bunk bed, a desk, a chair, a small round table, and a window with curtains.

A two-story building with a prominent entrance, a sign reading "Anchorage Guest House," and multiple windows.

A room with a green wall, a white desk, a yellow chair, a TV mounted on the wall, and a white radiator.

19. WiseStay

Riverside, 2.1 km from Pierhead

Randy

SAR 199

SAR 238 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A modern hotel room with a large window offering a city view, a sofa with patterned cushions, a green armchair, and pendant lighting.

A modern bar area with seating and a well-stocked liquor shelf.

A restaurant with a long counter, multiple tables, and chairs. There are hanging lights and a plant on the wall.

A long indoor swimming pool with clear blue water, surrounded by white walls and columns, and a tiled floor.

20. Hilton Cardiff

Cardiff City Centre, 2.4 km from Pierhead

Andrew

SAR 419

SAR 503 total

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

View all properties

Compare popular hotels close to Pierhead

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Staybridge Suites Cardiff by IHG	9.4 Exceptional 335 reviews	View
The Parkgate Hotel	9.4 Exceptional 1,818 reviews	View
Hotel Indigo Cardiff by IHG	9.4 Exceptional 1,509 reviews	View
voco St David's Cardiff by IHG	9.2 Wonderful 1,005 reviews	View
Pontcanna Inn	9.0 Wonderful 216 reviews	View

Top Pierhead Hotel Reviews

Hilton Cardiff

8/10 Good

"The main lift was out of service"

The Coal Exchange Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Very good I need 25 characters"

Four Points Flex by Sheraton Cardiff

8/10 Good

"Good location for the city enter"

voco St David's Cardiff by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Amazing views from my room. Very clean room and other general areas. Staff friendly And welcoming. Nice restaurant on site."

The Parkgate Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Always an enjoyable stay, clean, comfortable and location is brilliant"

Holland House Hotel Cardiff By Sunday

8/10 Good

"Good hotel with car park for business trips."

Park Plaza Cardiff

10/10 Excellent

"Would recommend, very nice hotel"

Other attractions near Pierhead

A waterfront promenade with a large Ferris wheel, a historic clock tower, and modern buildings.

Cardiff Bay Waterfront

9.2/10 (29 reviews)

Learn about the local history of Cardiff with a stop at Cardiff Bay Waterfront. Discover the area's acclaimed theater scene, or seek out its local tours.

See properties

A waterfront promenade with steps leading to a seating area, a tall concrete structure, and a row of commercial buildings with various storefronts.

Mermaid Quay

During your trip to Cardiff, you can enjoy retail therapy at Mermaid Quay. Experience the area's fascinating museums and acclaimed theater scene.

See properties

A modern building with large letters spelling "HORIZONS" and "ALIVE".

Wales Millennium Centre

9.0/10 (631 reviews)

Enjoy a performance at Wales Millennium Centre, a storied theater in Cardiff. Discover the area's entertainment choices and shops.

See properties

A metal framework with triangular supports and transparent panels against a clear blue sky.

Techniquest

8.2/10 (24 reviews)

You can study the exhibits at Techniquest, a museum with a story of its own, during your travels to Cardiff. Discover the area's shops, or seek out its local tours.

See properties

Roald Dahl Plass

You can find out about the history of Cardiff with a trip to Roald Dahl Plass. Discover the area's acclaimed theater scene, or seek out its local tours.

See properties

Cardiff Bay Water Feature

Find out about the history of Cardiff when you spend time at Cardiff Bay Water Feature. Discover the area's acclaimed theater scene and shops.

See properties

La Mostra Gallery

You can browse the exhibits at La Mostra Gallery, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to Cardiff. Make time to visit the area's shops, or simply enjoy its top-notch restaurants.

See properties

Norwegian Church

Learn about the local history of Cardiff with a stop at Norwegian Church. Discover the area's fascinating museums and shops.

See properties

Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Pierhead?

Pierhead is located in a welcoming area of Cardiff known for its array of dining options and major shopping area. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, check out the 103 hotels and other accommodations you'll find within a mile.

What's the best place to stay close to Pierhead?

Adjacent to Pierhead, The Coal Exchange Hotel is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers a restaurant and a bar. Other good options close by include Future Inns Cardiff Bay and voco St David's Cardiff by IHG.

How many hotels will I be able to find near Pierhead?

Expedia has 103 hotels and other accommodations within a mile from Pierhead.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Pierhead, will I receive a refund?

Yes, most room reservations are refundable provided that you cancel prior to the accommodation's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of your arrival date. If you have a reservation that's non-refundable, you might be able to cancel it and be given a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Plug in your dates, click on "Search", then filter by "fully refundable" to view the top deals on offer near Pierhead.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Pierhead?

For more details about changing or cancelling your stay near Pierhead, go to https://www.expedia.com/service/.

What can I see and do near Pierhead?

National Museum Cardiff, St. Fagans National Museum of History, and Techniquest feature captivating exhibits. Sights like Cardiff Castle, New Theatre, and Insole Court are landmarks to visit in the area. You can enjoy live performances at Wales Millennium Centre and The Gate Arts and Community Centre.

How can I get to Pierhead?

To venture out into the surrounding area, ride aboard one of the trains from Cardiff Bay Station. There may not be many public transportation choices near by Pierhead so consider a car rental to maximize your time.

Find hotels near Pierhead, Cardiff from SAR 181

Change your mind

Treat yourself

Be picky

Check prices for these dates

Filter by

Star rating

Guest rating

Our top choices for Pierhead hotels

1. Staybridge Suites Cardiff by IHG

2. The Parkgate Hotel

3. Hotel Indigo Cardiff by IHG

4. voco St David's Cardiff by IHG

5. Pontcanna Inn

6. The Spires Serviced Apartments Cardiff

7. Park Plaza Cardiff

8. Clayton Hotel Cardiff

9. Future Inns Cardiff Bay

10. Cardiff Marriott Hotel

11. Holiday Inn Cardiff City Centre by IHG

12. Leonardo Hotel Cardiff

13. The Coal Exchange Hotel

14. Royal Hotel Cardiff by Belvilla

15. Holiday Inn Express Cardiff Bay by IHG

16. Cardiff Sandringham Hotel

17. Tanes Hotel

18. easyHotel Cardiff

19. WiseStay

20. Hilton Cardiff

Compare popular hotels close to Pierhead

Top Pierhead Hotel Reviews

Hilton Cardiff

The Coal Exchange Hotel

Four Points Flex by Sheraton Cardiff

voco St David's Cardiff by IHG

The Parkgate Hotel

Holland House Hotel Cardiff By Sunday

Park Plaza Cardiff

Other attractions near Pierhead

Cardiff Bay Waterfront

Mermaid Quay

Wales Millennium Centre

Techniquest

Roald Dahl Plass

Cardiff Bay Water Feature

La Mostra Gallery

Norwegian Church

Frequently asked questions